Director of Accounts Payable

Compensation: $165,000 – $175,000 Location: Orlando, FL Why This Director of Accounts Payable Opportunity Stands Out This Director of Accounts Payable position leads the Accounts Payable function within a large, complex healthcare organization. The Director will oversee high-volume payment operations, vendor management, internal controls, team leadership, and improvements across the procure-to-pay process. The position works across Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to maintain accurate and timely payment processing and address issues affecting AP operations. What This Position Offers Lead a large-scale, high-volume Accounts Payable functionManage and develop AP managers, supervisors, and accounting professionalsWork directly with senior Accounting and Finance leadershipOversee AP operations, vendor management, controls, and payment processesEstablish and monitor KPIs, service levels, and productivity measuresLead system enhancements and automation initiatives within Accounts PayablePartner with Treasury, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and OperationsComprehensive benefits, retirement programs, PTO, and professional development opportunities Key Responsibilities of the Director of Accounts Payable Provide operational leadership for the Accounts Payable functionOversee high-volume invoice processing, payment operations, vendor management, and related AP activitiesLead and develop AP managers, supervisors, and accounting professionalsEstablish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and operating procedures across the AP teamEnsure vendor payments are processed accurately and according to established deadlinesMaintain and strengthen Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and internal controlsEstablish and monitor AP KPIs, service levels, productivity metrics, and operational performancePartner with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve payment and process issuesLead automation, system enhancements, and workflow improvements across the procure-to-pay processOversee vendor escalations, payment discrepancies, and complex reconciliation issuesSupport month-end and year-end close activities, reconciliations, audits, and financial reporting requirementsIdentify and implement opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of Accounts Payable operations Qualifications For The Director Of Accounts Payable Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or shared services experience3+ years of significant leadership experience within a high-volume Accounts Payable environmentDemonstrated experience leading managers, supervisors, or accounting professionalsStrong knowledge of full-cycle Accounts Payable and procure-to-pay processesExperience with vendor management, payment operations, reconciliations, and internal controlsExperience establishing or managing AP operational metrics and service levelsExperience working within a large, multi-entity organization strongly preferredHealthcare, shared services, or another similarly complex operating environment is a plusStrong ERP and financial systems experienceExperience implementing process improvements, automation, or system enhancementsAbility to work effectively across Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Procurement, Supply Chain, and OperationsMust be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements Benefits & Professional Development $165,000 – $175,000 base compensationComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageRetirement savings programsPaid time off and company holidaysTuition and professional development opportunitiesResponsibility for a large-scale Accounts Payable operationDirect interaction with senior Accounting and Finance leadershipExperience leading automation and process improvement initiatives across the procure-to-pay function Who This Director of Accounts Payable Role Is Built For The ideal Director of Accounts Payable has already led a large, high-volume Accounts Payable or shared services operation and understands the operational complexity that comes with managing significant invoice and payment activity.